CME ACCREDITATION & CREDIT DESIGNATION

The Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS Foundation) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

The AAFPRS Foundation designates this live activity for a maximum of TBDAMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians and advanced practice providers should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
PLEASE NOTE: When viewing the agenda, accredited sessions will indicate the specific amount of CME credit available. Non-CME sessions will be marked with an asterisk (*).

Target Audience
 This activity is designed to meet the clinical and professional education needs of young physicians, residents, and medical students, in the fields of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, as well as for healthcare professionals involved in surgical and non-surgical treatments used to restore, enhance, and rejuvenate the face. The clinical program is developed for physicians at all experience levels and covers aesthetic, reconstructive and congenital issues related to this specialty.

Learning Objectives
 At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to effectively: 
  • Comprehend the fundamentals and principles of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

  • Describe surgical procedures treatments that can be used to restore, enhance, and rejuvenate the face.

  • Assimilate new knowledge from presented research into his/her practice or research pursuits, as appropriate.

  • Assess acute and chronic facial paralysis, identify evidence-based surgical and therapeutic options, and apply best clinical practices to effectively manage this condition.

  • Describe current strategies in facial reconstruction. Recognize factors influencing outcomes in complex cases and apply surgical and perioperative approaches that optimize both functional and aesthetic results.

  • Review and recognize the many surgical and non-surgical techniques in Facial Rejuvenation and be able to adequately apply them to diverse clinical scenarios and patient populations, including younger and non-traditional patients.

  • Describe the concepts of Preservation Rhinoplasty and become aware of other new and current rhinoplasty techniques, as well as their indications for use.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies—including applications of artificial intelligence—in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery; recognize their benefits and limitations; and integrate evidence-based, ethically sound tools to enhance clinical decision-making, patient care, and practice operations.

  • Recognize challenges and barriers in gender-affirming care. Apply evidence-based guidelines, identify unique surgical techniques, utilize the best clinical approaches to provide comprehensive, quality care to transgender and gender-diverse patients.
Disclosure Policy & COI Review
 The AAFPRS Foundation strives to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. As such, instructors, speakers, course chairs, planners, and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. Conflicts of interest are resolved, and educational content is thoroughly vetted for fair, balanced, scientific objectivity and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

You will be able to view the 2026 AAFPRS Spring Meeting Faculty and Planner Disclosures prior to the meeting.